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Job Description:
Electrical Design Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical Design Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to complete a wide variety of engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses.
What You'll Be Doing:
Perform design/analyses calculations related to electrical works such as low voltage distribution network, medium voltage and high voltage networks, substations, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial plant electrification, standby power systems , AC/ DC power systems protection and controls and ELV systems using governing engineering formulas, standards , skills, and experience.
General Arrangements, Layouts and plans. Single line diagrams, protection diagrams, schematic diagrams.
Research and prepare design options and documents.
Value engineering studies.
Review drawings.
Extracts engineering information from CAD drawings.
Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
Frequently interfaces with other Engineering disciplines as well as other departments.
Reviews shop drawings, supplier drawing and technical submittals.
Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
Performs technical tender analyses and prepares tender evaluation report.
Provides technical guidance to CAD Designers, Drafters, and lower level Engineers working on the same project
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, Professional Engineer registration may be required.
At least 4+ years of related experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
Fluent in International design practices , standards such as IEC , BS , ANSI.
Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other engineering design software packages such ETAP, PSS Sincal CYME, PRO design, AGI32, Dialux AutoCAD 3D, Revit.
Worked on projects with local utility companies such as ADDC, TRANSCO, DEWA , FEWA etc. and well versed with their specifications and systems. .
Extensive and knowledgeable computer skills (AutoCAD).
Ability to implement Quality Management System on projects effectively.
Good spoken and written English is essential.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer registration (may be required)
- At least 4+ years of related electrical design experience
- Familiarity with international design standards (IEC, BS, ANSI)
- Proficiency with ETAP, PSS Sincal, CYME, PRO design, AGI32, Dialux, AutoCAD 3D, Revit, AutoCAD
- Experience working with local utility companies (ADDC, TRANSCO, DEWA, FEWA) and their specifications
- Ability to implement Quality Management System on projects
- Good spoken and written English
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
